Xposure Music secures $42.5m in fresh capital for indie catalog acquisitions
Company has struck deals with 100 artists over the past 18 months Source
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Rob Markus named Head of International Music Team at WME
Markus will continue working from WME's Beverly Hills office, overseeing international touring strategy and operations across all markets. Source
Evanescence to Embark on 2026 World Tour: ‘It Feels Like Everything at the Right Time’
Lead singer Amy Lee details the band’s momentous year ahead — from an arena tour to new music
WME Promotes Rob Markus to Head of Agency’s International Music Team
The 20-year veteran of the agency will now oversee its international touring and strategy for contemporary music.
The Future of Record Labels: Shifting Sands [MIDiA]
Analytics-driven prompts and recommendations around the future of the record label institution, culled from MIDiA's recently released report. The post The Future of Record Labels: Shifting Sands [MIDiA] appeared first on Hypebot.
‘Daily Show’ Host Jon Stewart Makes Debut at New Jersey’s Legendary Stone Pony With Indie Rock Band Church and State
The comedian plays drums in the indie rock group that opened for Status Green at their 20th anniversary show on Friday (Nov. 28).
Olivia Dean wins fans partial refunds from Ticketmaster and AXS
Live Nation's Ticketmaster and AEG's AXS will give refunds to Olivia Dean fans who purchased resale tickets on their platforms, The partial refunds will reflect the difference between the original price and the higher prices charged by resellers. The post Olivia Dean wins fans partial refunds from Ticketmaster and AXS appeared first on Hypebot.
Alanis Morissette Strips Down ‘You Oughta Know’ for MGM+’s ‘Words + Music’
The singer-songwriter will appear on episode four of the docuseries, scheduled to air on Dec. 21, following episodes featuring John Legend, Sheryl Crow, and Elvis Costello
Olivia Dean fans will get refunds if they overpaid on Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster capped resale prices for Olivia Dean’s upcoming North American tour last month after the artist criticised the company on social media. “The prices at which you’re allowing tickets to be re-sold is vile and completely against our wishes,” wrote Dean, sparking a swift response from Ticketmaster with the resale cap. Now the company has gone a […] The post is from Music Ally.
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: WMG + Suno • Spotify prices • iHeart on AI • Rick Beato • More
Episode 278 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart's podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. The post Your Morning Coffee Podcast: WMG + Suno • Spotify prices • iHeart on AI • Rick Beato • More appeared first on Hypebot.
Music Business News You Missed Over The Long Holiday Weekend
Oliva Dean wins Ticketmaster battle, Spotify Wrapped nears, a new TikTok deadline and much more. Always find the latest Music Business News under the BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Music Business News You Missed Over The Long Holiday Weekend appeared first on Hypebot.
In Canada: Paul McCartney Opens Oak View Group’s $300 Million Venue in Hamilton
In other Canadian music news, a new national report urges greater efforts to boost the discoverability of Indigenous music in Canada's streaming era.
There’s time for one more sale-or-ban TikTok US deadline in 2025
Guess what’s back? Back again! Shady ‘Save TikTok’ deals struck by the US administration that haven’t actually been signed off by China, meaning yet another ‘ban or sale’ deadline for the app. Tell a friend! But don’t tell Eminem we butchered his lyrics… But yes, there is time for one more episode in TikTok’s US-survival […] The post is from Music Ally.
Vevo DSCVR artists to watch 2026: Ty Myers, LeoStayTrill, Sekou, Audrey Hobert
Four more new names from Vevo's annual DSCVR Artists to Watch list Source
Rupert Hollier named COO of Atlantic Screen Group; Rosie Hill promoted to President of Nightjar
Company also signs exclusive creative publishing partnership with 5DB Studios Source
Together for Palestine single aims for UK Christmas number one
Fundraising campaign Together for Palestine has announced a benefit single to be released via its label T4P on 12 December. The post is from Music Ally.
Sonica is the latest music platform for independent artists
This week Sonica became the most recent startup to launch a service for independent music artists to share and sell their work. The post is from Music Ally.
Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones to Perform at 2026 Super Bowl Pregame
Puth will deliver “The Star-Spangled Banner,” while Carlile is performing “America the Beautiful”
Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, Coco Jones to Perform During 2026 Super Bowl Pregame
Puth will sing the national anthem, Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” and Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Aphex Twin’s SoundCloud Updated With Two Songs: Listen
“Zahl am1 live track 1” and a track that appears to be an alternate version appeared on the user18081971 account page